FORGOING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

forgoing

verb

variants also foregoing

present participle of forgo

as in avoiding

to resist the temptation of I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight

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Recent Examples of forgoing All the while, filmmakers are increasingly forgoing larger paydays for the lure of a theatrical release, as was the case out of this year’s Sundance with Olivia Wilde’s The Invite. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Most important, these nonnuclear allies would need to reiterate their commitment to forgoing nuclear weapons of their own, reaffirming the essential bargain that was cemented 60 years ago. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 Given an uncertain job market, families are questioning the value of college, and some students are forgoing a four-year degree altogether. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Take Sophie Rowell, founder of Côte de Folk, who, in one project, recently enveloped walls and floors in a deep olive green, adding a sense of tactility by forgoing hard flooring and rugs in favor of wall-to-wall carpet. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Thirty percent also reported delaying or forgoing medical care. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Traditionally, fasting on Yom Kippur means forgoing food and water for about 25 hours, which can strongly affect a person’s metabolism. — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026 The money lost in that QO season, as well as the health concerns that come with forgoing the security of a long-term deal, add up to a great deal of risk. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Monaghan, specifically, kept her complexion even-toned and dewy, forgoing powder on the high points of her face to embrace the shine. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

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avoiding

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Kushner so far has participated little in the ceremony of the job, avoiding most receptions and ribbon cuttings.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Exercise, avoiding alcohol or even getting enough sleep aren’t the factors most connected to college students’ well-being.

— Roxanne Prichard, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

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